ReadyGo is an artist-led community development initiative, that's connecting local governments with artists who can create engaging installations for neighborhood dwellers to interact with.
The service stands as an online marketplace, which enables community groups or organizations to select installations they believe would fit into their neighborhood. The only requirement of the artists, is that the installations are mobile, making for an unobtrusive addition to a community. One of the standout designs, titled "Free Speech Machine' was displayed in Fridley, Minnesota, and invited individuals to announce what they wanted to see change in their community, with the help of a soapbox and a big red microphone.
These products hope to change communities in a manner that's warm, inclusive and collaborative.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artist-community Partnership
- Opportunities for artists to collaborate with community organizations and governments to create engaging installations for public spaces.
- Mobile Installations
- More options for artists to create mobile installations that can easily move from one public space to another, and increase community engagement.
- Socially Engaging Art
- Increasing interest in socially-engaging art that promotes community development, collaboration and inclusivity.
Where This Applies
- Art and Culture
- Artists and cultural organizations that can partner with local governments and community organizations to create engaging installations for public spaces.
- Community Development
- Organizations involved in community development and revitalization projects that can benefit from incorporating public art installations to engage communities and promote collaboration.
- Smart City and Urban Planning
- Urban planners and companies that integrate art and culture into urban planning can offer innovative solutions for creating socially engaging public spaces.
